Analogy — Pick the pair showing a “mild → intense” progression: Simmer : Boil :: ____

Introduction / Context:“Simmer → boil” escalates the intensity of heating. We want another pair that similarly scales from a mild form to a more intense form of the same phenomenon.

Given Data / Assumptions:

• Simmer < boil (lower intensity → higher intensity).
• We seek an analogous weather/verb pair.

Concept / Approach:Among choices, “drizzle → downpour” captures a gentle to heavy rain progression.

Step-by-Step Solution:

Why Other Options Are Wrong:

• Glide : Drift — similar intensity; not a clear escalation.
• Gambol : Play — near synonyms; not intensity scaling.
• Stagnate : Flow — opposition/change of state, not “mild → intense”.

Final Answer:Drizzle : Downpour